Index of Materials - Ceramic - Nuts

Ceramics are non-organic, non-metallic materials which show excellent resistance to high temperatures, abrasives and chemicals. They have comparatively low densities and are extremely hard. The nature of their structure means that some show poor shock resistance.

Generally a flat piece of material with a threaded hole which can be screwed onto a bolt to fasten items together. Nuts typically have a hexagonal external shape. Nuts are available in metric and inch-threaded sizes.